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Hry informs John that he must remain hidden, for he is next on the Madoran's list, following the tragic fate of the other children. They head to an old house in Paradise, Ohio, where John stumbles upon a poster of a local football hero, unknowingly attracting the attention of a mysterious lizard that later transforms into a dog. John names the dog Bernie Kosar, finding companionship amidst looming danger.
That night, while Hry conceals a special box that belonged to John's father, a powerful girl known as Number Six appears, seeking John. However, her arrival is marked by chaos, and she destroys the bungalow they inhabit. In the aftermath, John desires to experience a normal life and decides to attend school, despite Hry's worries.